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Participatory Modeling

Using systems models to collect new information

Set up a model that has a easy to manage user interface

allow people to adjust the parameters or add new elements

similar to the simulations for GPI that Maryland uses

Other examples:

Northwest Power Planning Council, discovered downstream smolt loss from predation

 

Using systems models to make decisions

explore the impact of choices

explore the relative strength of the different parameters

need an open modeling environment that makes the assumptions clear

supports democratic processes

References:

Fellemen, John. 2007. Open Modeling - EofEarth - http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/51cbee937896bb431f698d2e/